Fiberglass Pool Pricing Cost

How Much Does a Fiberglass Pool Cost?

One of the first questions potential pool owners want to know when they call us is : How much does a fiberglass pool cost? Although this is a very difficult question to answer, we will try to do our best to explain some general pricing guidelines.

The purchase of a swimming pool is much like the purchase of a vehicle or even a home. With so many options available, price ranges can vary drastically. So, why do so many people choose to purchase so many upgrades in their vehicle or in their home? The answer is because most people understand the importance of getting what they want the first time so as to not have any regrets down the road. Because most Canadians spend over 1 hour a day in their vehicles and about a third of their day at home, they want to make sure that these large investments will provide them with comfort, quality, longevity, and ease of use. These same principles typically apply to most inground swimming pool shoppers. Understanding that they are going to have to see their pool every day for as long as they live in their home, as well as the fact that picking the right pool with the right options the first time is critical as to ensure maximum enjoyment with minimum maintenance, most shoppers elect to get the pool that will make them happiest in the long-run.

Unfortunately, some people only focus on the initial price of the pool with the only goal of finding the “cheapest” contractor, therefore sacrificing low-maintenance, quality, warranty, and aesthetics, which inevitably leads to regret, especially considering that unlike a vehicle, a swimming pool cannot be traded in if one is dissatisfied and disenchanted.

Now that you hopefully understand the vehicle/home analogy, we will list some of the most common “add-ons” found in the purchase of a swimming pool:

As you can see, there are many options available, and when someone receives a quote from our company, we thoroughly examine each option so as to educate the homeowner on the option’s benefits and to identify its overall importance to the success of the project.

When an inquiry is made as to how much our pools cost, extent of installation is also a key factor. What we mean by this is that as a company, we have 3 different packages we offer our customers. Unlike most pool companies, we will do as much or as little as our customers would have us do. This flexibility leads to less stress and more savings for the customer. The packages are as follows, with their corresponding price ranges:

1. Pool Less Decking: This package includes pool shell, shipping, pool equipment, excavation, setting of pool, backfill, filling pool with water and installation. The homeowner is responsible for concrete forming and prepping, final grading, cleaning of pool, electrical, gas hook up and fencing. The price of this package typically ranges from $38,000-$50,000, again depending on the size and options.

2. Pool w/Concrete: Package #2 includes everything mentioned in #1, but it also includes the concrete decking, pool cleaning, and final grading. Most homeowners will spend on average $40,000-$60,000 for package #2.

3. Turn-Key: Understanding that many homeowners would rather just deal with one company instead of many, we at Simply Pools and Spas are one of the few companies that will offer our clients true ‘turn-key’ pool installations. In this package, all that is found in package #2, as well as fencing and permits, are included. Most customers will spend $45,000 – $75,000 for a turn-key project, with a large majority falling in the $49,000 – $75,000 price range.

As you can probably see, the price ranges vary quite a bit, just as they should considering that everyone has different tastes, wants and budgets when it comes to building a swimming pool. As far as composite/fiberglass price comparison with other types of pools, one might expect to find the following:

Vinyl Liner Ingrounds

For obvious reasons, a vinyl-lined pool will cost the least amount initially. This is because it is not viewed within the pool industry as a permanent structure. Simply stated, a vinyl liner swimming pool is a short-term solution to a long-term investment. Although its initial cost is normally $22,000-$45,000 less than a fiberglass or concrete pool, its long-term cost is often much more. With the average liner replacement costing around $5,000, one can easily make up the price difference within 8-12 years after the pool’s installation. This doesn’t even factor a fiberglass pool’s appeal to a potential home buyer (again due to its low-maintenance and longevity) as well as its general year-to-year savings on chemicals.

Concrete/Gunite

Concrete/Gunite pools typically cost a lot more than fiberglass pools. When one analyzes long-term costs though, they will also find a huge discrepancy. For example, concrete pools typically have to be replastered every 8-12 years. This repair usually costs between $8,000-$12,000. There is also a substantial difference each season on chemical/maintenance costs. With the disadvantages of high chemical use, constant wall brushing, discolouration, scrubbing, acid-washing, and surface roughness, it is rare that an educated consumer will choose concrete over fiberglass unless the shape or size of the pool is very unusual and low-maintenance is not a concern.

Above Ground Pools

There are two pricing components when purchasing an above ground pool, and that is the ‘kit’ and the ‘installation’. Many swimming pool companies only sell above ground pool kits, and do not actually do the pool’s installation. The average above ground swimming pool kit will cost between $2,500 and $6,500, depending on the quality of the pool. Typically, the more resin and less metal the pool has, the higher the price will be and the longer it will last. The installation costs of above ground pools usually run $2,000-$5,000, depending on the size and type of pool. Keep in mind that oval pools normally cost more to install than round pools, and the kits are also more expensive.

In recent years, big box stores like Wal-Mart and others have started selling above ground pools also. The main manufacturer of these pools is Intex. Such ‘set and fill’ pools are very inexpensive, usually costing $400-$1,200 and in most cases last 1-3 summers before they need to be replaced. Finally, there are some rectangular above ground pools available on the market as well. The most well-known rectangular above ground pool company is Kayak Pools. Because rectangular above ground pools are almost always surrounded by a wrap-around deck (this is necessary for structural support) they are usually over $15,000 installed.

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